B Jake Moran Posted October 4, 2023 Share Posted October 4, 2023 Marketplace - 1961 Oldsmobile 98 Project | Facebook Seller's Description Project car with a lot of work to done but would be nice cruising car when done the body is good shape all glass is good do have the 394 v8 engine that’s not installed needs interior work I have the buckets but need to be redone loosing storage so has to go no trades Thanks for looking price 8500 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B Jake Moran Posted October 4, 2023 Author Share Posted October 4, 2023 I did not know a person could get a full console set up in 1961, for Oldsmobile, Pontiac etc. Never seen it, and may not be original, but it appears to be Oldsmobile. I saw a 1963 98 2 door hardtop Oldsmobile in a Missouri salvage yard that had this set up, with console mounted vacuum gauge or tach. But never 1961. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexRiv_63 Posted October 4, 2023 Share Posted October 4, 2023 23 minutes ago, B Jake Moran said: I did not know a person could get a full console set up in 1961, for Oldsmobile, Pontiac etc. Never seen it, and may not be original, but it appears to be Oldsmobile. I saw a 1963 98 2 door hardtop Oldsmobile in a Missouri salvage yard that had this set up, with console mounted vacuum gauge or tach. But never 1961. The 61 Starfire had buckets and console standard. Not sure about 61 but later years had a 98 Sport Coupe option with buckets and console. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexRiv_63 Posted October 4, 2023 Share Posted October 4, 2023 That actually looks like a pretty cool project but the photos are lacking in detail. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deac Posted October 4, 2023 Share Posted October 4, 2023 I really like these cars. It appears the metal and paint work are done. Seller states he has the 394 V8 but it's not installed. That begs the question is the motor rebuilt? If not does it turn? No mention of the transmission. That box in the passenger footwell is the carpeting from ACC and there is a picture of the front seat too. This could be a good deal... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Skelly Posted October 4, 2023 Share Posted October 4, 2023 1963, then 1964, Ninety-Eight Custom Sport Coupe: 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingrudy Posted October 4, 2023 Share Posted October 4, 2023 I can picture the whole project completed. This would sure be one beautiful car. I think that the price is right if the engine is rebuilt and the body and paint is complete. GLWTS 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Luddy Posted October 5, 2023 Share Posted October 5, 2023 A 61 OldsmoBubble in a 98 Series is as rare you can get for this era 2 door hardtop thin pillar coupe. Much harder to find than an 88 Series. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketraider Posted October 5, 2023 Share Posted October 5, 2023 Could be a 61 or 62 Starfire console. The seats would tell the tale as I believe 61 SF had the GM hardshell bucket seats. Would be a stunner for sure. Between the Custom Sport Coupe and the Luxury Sedan 63 and 64 were good years for Ninety Eights. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twisted Shifter Posted October 5, 2023 Share Posted October 5, 2023 Looks like the engine is clean and still wrapped in plastic (see second photo) 1961 Oldsmobile 98 $8,500 Listed 2 days ago in Rosemount, MN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingrudy Posted October 5, 2023 Share Posted October 5, 2023 Beautiful car in the making for sure, 75% of the puzzle is complete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketraider Posted October 5, 2023 Share Posted October 5, 2023 Engine in bottom right corner isn't a 394. Color would indicate a 65-69 Olds 400, but all I can say definitively is it's a 64-later 330-455 that's had repro 49-50 plug wire guide plates installed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B Jake Moran Posted October 5, 2023 Author Share Posted October 5, 2023 A cautionary tale yet again about starting something you can not complete. Just seems to be a bit too much modifications going on, however, I applaud the seller for restoring it with period correct Oldsmobile parts. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StillOutThere Posted October 5, 2023 Share Posted October 5, 2023 Yes, the '61 Oldsmobile Starfire (which only came convertible that year) did have buckets and a console. So this car could have had the same seats and console very easily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldsfan Posted October 13, 2023 Share Posted October 13, 2023 Someone posted about this in one of the Facebook Olds groups. He made a deal. Went with a trailer to pick it up. Car was on the trailer. Owner says there's no title... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B Jake Moran Posted October 15, 2023 Author Share Posted October 15, 2023 On 10/13/2023 at 10:52 AM, Oldsfan said: Someone posted about this in one of the Facebook Olds groups. He made a deal. Went with a trailer to pick it up. Car was on the trailer. Owner says there's no title... Per the seller not true. He still has the car. Did the guy back out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldsfan Posted October 16, 2023 Share Posted October 16, 2023 On 10/15/2023 at 7:51 AM, B Jake Moran said: Per the seller not true. He still has the car. Did the guy back out? Yes, he backed out. Unloaded it and left it there. Wouldn't buy it without a title. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B Jake Moran Posted October 16, 2023 Author Share Posted October 16, 2023 53 minutes ago, Oldsfan said: Yes, he backed out. Unloaded it and left it there. Wouldn't buy it without a title. I would not either unless that is disclosed ahead of time BUT wouldn’t that be a discussion before removing it? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m-mman Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 I’m having trouble figuring this out. Are the people who are afraid of buying a car with no title the same people who cover up their license plates in pictures because they believe that it’s too easy for someone to create a (fraudulent) title? 🤔 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B Jake Moran Posted October 17, 2023 Author Share Posted October 17, 2023 The seller communicated to me through FB that there IS a title.... Coming. OK, as one who has purchased more than one vehicle with the "promise" of a title coming, I can tell you NOT to take car without a title if that is supposed to be part of the deal. I bought a Mercedes Benz sight unseen, had it shipped here, title was not provided after several attempts. I had to get a bonded Iowa title which took 4 months. The seller had his money, his motivation to follow through quickly went away. You pay this guy with the Oldsmobile $8500 and you'll never see the title. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketraider Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 17 hours ago, m-mman said: I’m having trouble figuring this out. Are the people who are afraid of buying a car with no title the same people who cover up their license plates in pictures because they believe that it’s too easy for someone to create a (fraudulent) title? 🤔 Depending on the state or province a car without a title can create a world of problems. Least being you spend time and money on it and someone shows up with a claim on the car. If someone wants to sell me a car with no title, it's on them to acquire a clear title in their name before any money changes hands. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldsfan Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 3 hours ago, B Jake Moran said: The seller communicated to me through FB that there IS a title.... Coming. I tried to find the posting that I referred to earlier, but I couldn't. I hate it when that happens... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starfire61 Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 (edited) Don’t walk- RUN away from this mess of a car. No title, the (incorrect) engine sitting on a stand, mystery bucket seats in a different color (they sure aren’t ‘61-2 Starfire), a ‘59-60 wheel and column, interior blown to hell, missing hood letters and rocker moldings, and the guy wants $8500??? Maybe if it ran and drove. Maybe… especially if you enjoy the prospect of unwinding someone else’s poor decisions. What remains of the console is correct for a ‘61-2 Starfire, but it and bucket seats were never offered in the Ninety Eight for 1961. From the few photos provided, this car looks like a monumental can of worms. I can only imagine how it looks in person. It IS somewhat scarce, with about 4500 produced, but there are others to be had out there. $15-20K would likely land a decent one that could be driven home. Edited October 28, 2023 by Starfire61 (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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